We are looking at the first mouse from NZXT - a company typically known for its line of Crafted and Classic series of cases. NZXT also makes fan controllers and power supplies so it's interesting to see them also take on the mouse market as well. Over the course of this review we will be comparing mostly to the SteelSeries Ikari Iron.Lady mouse as this is currently my wife's favorite mouse. We'll see how the Avatar compares and stands up to gaming and other tasks as we go along.

Front & Back

In Box

One thing I noticed immediately about the NZXT Avatar mouse was the small classy package. The box isn't much larger than the mouse and they've crammed everything inside that is needed. This small package saves shelf space, shipping cost and the environment.

The Bundle:

The Avatar bundle isn't much of a bundle, which is typical of mice. In the box, we find the mouse with a nice fine cord as well as a small guide that also houses the small CD. The Avatar mouse requires software in order to program buttons and sensitivity and it's nice to see this included on a small CD. Once again, NZXT is minimalistic with their packaging.

Avatar Bundle

Little CD

Before we go any farther, let's find out a bit more about NZXT for those of you that are relatively new to this company.

About NZXT:

NZXT, a company built upon gamer's dreams, hopes to create products that put consumers first. With the objective of designing unique products catered for hardware enthusiasts and gamers, NZXT has grown into a globally renowned brand recognized for dedication towards creating the next great gaming product. NZXT has won numerous awards from media and publications from across the globe with a product line spanning from gaming chassis, power, and gaming input devices. As a corporation formed by gamers, NZXT continues to expand into new horizons and push the limitings further with each product unveiling.

Our dedicated sales and customer service team will also work diligently to earn your trust and loyalty. All our products are built with high quality material and engineered in the best conditions.

NZXT was established in 2004 in Los Angeles, California.

On the next page we'll take a closer look at this mouse and cover the specifications and features.